Attachment Intelsat - Authoriza

Intelsat - Authoriza

DECISION submitted by IB, FCC

Authorization

2011-12-27

This document pretains to SAT-T/C-20100112-00008 for Transfer of Control on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

IBFS_SATTC2010011200008_931429

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO STATION AUTHORIZATION Name: Intelsat License LLC File Number: SAT—T/C—20100112—00008 Authorization Type: Consent To Transfer Control Class of Station: Space Station Geostationary FROM: INTELSAT LICENSE LLC 3400 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE, N.W. WASHINGTON, DC 20008 TO: Intelsat Global Sales & Marketing Ltd. 3400 International Drive, N.W. Washington, DC 20008—3006 LICENSEE/PERMITEE: Intelsat License LLC c/o Intelsat Corporation 3400 International Drive, N.W. Washington, DC 200083006 CALLSIGN(S) STATION LOCATION(S) $2399 INTELSAT 603 , 19.95 Under the authority of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, the consent of the Federal Communications Commission is hereby granted to the transaction indicated above. The Commission‘s consent to the above is based on the representations made by the applicants that the statements contained in, or made in connection with, the application are true and that the undertakings of the parties upon which this transaction is authorized will be carried out in good faith. The actual consummation of voluntary transactions shall be completed within 60 days from the date hereof, and notice in letter form thereof shall promptly be furnished the Commission by the buyer showing the date the acts necessary to effect the transaction were completed. Upon furnishing the Commission with such written notice, this transaction will be considered completed for all purposes related to the above described station(s). FCC Form 732

Attachment IBFS File No. SAT—T/C—20100112—00008 Call Sign 82339 December 27, 2011 Consent is effective 05:01 AM GMT, January 1, 2012. Intelsat‘s FCC authorization for operation of Intelsat 603 at the 19.95° W.L. orbital location is terminated upon this consent becoming effective. The Federal Communications Commission has exchanged letters with the Office of Communications of the United Kingdom (Ofcom) and the UK Space Agency to ensure a mutual understanding regarding the operations of the Intelsat 603 satellite. The understandings and factual basis for these understandings are attached in Annex A,‘ and are material considerations for the grant of this authority. ‘ Ofcom‘s confirmation of the understandings documented in Appendix A was provided by email from Stephen Limb to Karl Kensinger, dated December 16, 2011.

ANNEX A

Federal Communications Commission Washington, DC 20554 International Bureau December 8, 2011 Tony Azzarelli Head of Space Services Office of Communications Riverside House 2A Southwark Bridge Rd London SE1 9HA Richard Blayber Head of Regulation UK Space Agency SFS Polaris House North Star Avenue Swindon Wiltshire SN2 18Z Dear Messrs. Azzarelli and Blayber: ; This letter is to confirm the informal understandings of the Office of Communications of the United Kingdom (Ofcom), the UK Space Agency and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) concerning certain issues involved in the operation by Intelsat Global Sales & Marketing Ltd. (Intelsat Global Sales) of the satellite known as Intelsat 603. Background Intelsat North America is authorized by the FCC to operate the Intelsat 603 space station in the C—band (3625—4200 MHz downlink and 5850—6425 MHz uplink, and Ku—band (10.95— 11.20, 11.45—11.70 GHz downlink and 14—14.5 GHz uplink) at the 19.95° W.L. orbital location. Intelsat North America LLC (Intelsat North America) and Intelsat Global Sales wish to operate the Intelsat 603 space station at the 11.5° E.L. orbital location, under authorizations issued by Ofcom and the UK Space Agency to Intelsat Global Sales. On March 4, 2010, the FCC granted Intelsat North America special temporary authority to conduct TT&C operations of the Intelsat 603 space station during drift from the 19.95° W.L. orbital location to the 11.5° E.L. orbital location. Intelsat North America and Intelsat Global Sales contemplate that upon approval by the FCC, licensing authority over the spacecraft will transfer from the FCC to Ofcom and the UK Space Agency, and that the satellite will complete its remaining mission life at the 11.5° E.L. orbital location. The FCC granted Intelsat North America further temporary authority to conduct TT&C operations with the Intelsat 603 space station and to provide Fixed—Satellite Services in certain C—band frequencies from the 11.5° EL. orbital location on May 20, 2010; and has renewed that authority periodically. On November 17, 2010, Intelsat received Space Act Authorization from the UK Space Agency. The authorization

includes customary provisions requiring indemnification of the crown and the purchase of an appropriate insurance policy.l Informal Understandings between Ofcom and the UK Space Agency and the FCC on certain technical issues concerning the operation of Intelsat 603 It is my understanding that our agencies have concurred on the following technical issues concerning the operation of Intelsat 603: 1. Until approval by the FCC to the change in the licensing Administration associated with the Intelsat 603 space station, it will operate subject to FCC authority. Upon the effective date of approval by the FCC of the change in the licensing b Administration associated with the space station, the Intelsat 603 satellite will operate subject to Ofcom‘s and the UK Space Agency‘s authority. Ofcom will thereafter have responsibility for compliance with the ITU Radio Regulations (including the requirement for licensing in an appropriate form as specified in Article 18.1 of the Radio Regulations, and any applicable agreement—seeking procedures) in connection with operation of the Intelsat 603 satellite. 3. The FCC will provide prior notice to Ofcom and the UK Space Agency of the effective date of any action approving the proposed change in licensing Administration. 4. The UK Space Agency shall consult with the FCC at the earliest possible date upon receipt of any request for termination of the UK Space Agency authorization for operations at the 11.5° E.L. orbital location, including any such request that may involve transfer of the Intelsat 603 satellite operations to a third Administration. 5. The UK Space Agency will require, barring catastrophic failure of satellite components, that Intelsat Global Sales reorbit the Intelsat 603 spacecraft at the end of its mission life to an altitude at least 150 kilometers above its operational orbit, and if possible in compliance with ITU Recommendation S$.1003—1, Environmental Protection of the Geostationary—Satellite Orbit. The informal understandings set forth in this letter concerning operation of the Intelsat 603 satellite do not constitute a frequency coordination agreement under Article 9 of the Radio Regulations on the part of the United States Administration with any filings made to the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau. It is my understanding that the FCC and Ofcom will, separately, and as a part of the process applicable under the ITU Radio Regulations, work in good faith to complete that process, insofar as it may be necessary. ‘ UK Space Agency, Outer Space Act, Example of a Typical Licence, http://www.bis. gov.uk/assets/bispartners/ukspaceagency/docs/osa/osa2008example.pdf (last visited May 16, 2011).

Finally, all notices, inquiries, and correspondence from Ofcom and the UK Space Agency concerning these matters should be directed to the Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau (phone number 202.418—0719, e—mail: Robert.Ne!lson@fce.gov, with a copy to Karl.Kensinger@fec.gov and Stephen.Duall @fcee.gov), on the part of the FCC. The FCC will forward all notices, inquiries, and correspondence concerning these matters to Ofcom and UK Space Agency, respectively the Head of Space & Science Services, Ofcom (phone number +44 20 7981 3132, e—mail: Tony.Azzarelli@ofcom.org.uk, with a copy to Stephen.Limb@ofcom.org.uk, phone number: +44 20 7981 3091) and Richard Blayber, Head of Regulation, UK Space Agency (e—mail: richard.blayber@ukspaceagency.bis.gsi.gov.uk). If the foregoing corresponds to the understanding of the informal arrangements concerning the various technical issues involved in the operation of the Intelsat 603 space station, please confirm by return letter. Sincerely, Robert G. Nelson Chief Satellite Division

UK SPACE AGENCY Robert G. Nelson Chief Satellite Division Federal Communications Commission Washington, DC 20554 Dear Mr Nelson Thank you for your letter of 8 December 2011 regarding the Intelsat 603 satellite. I can confirm that it accurately reflects the informal agreement between the UK Space Agency and the Federal Communications Commission concerning certain issues involved in the operation of the Intelsat 603 satellite by Intelsat Global Sales and Marketing Ltd. Yours sincerely Mei—~_ Richard Blayber Head of Regulation Polaris House. North Star Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire SNZ2 1SZ An executive agency of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills


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